Planet Clark Emerald House (Revised)

About the Program

Category: County Resiliency (Best in Category)

Year: 2013

Clark County forged a unique partnership between the public sector, private sector and a non profit to show that a sustainable green home can be built affordably. Built to the highest level of standards under the National Association of Homebuilders, the Planet Clark Emerald House is designed to: use 60 percent less energy compared to an average house of the same size (equates to 440 kWh per month); use 70 percent less water compared to an average house of the same size (equates to 22 gallons per person per day); and manage 100 percent of polluted storm runoff on site with native vegetation (zero runoff); Some key design decisions include: a small footprint of 1,154 square feet, using structural insulated panels (SIPs) which increases the insulation R value, passive solar design, and low impact development. The home will also demonstrate “Aging in Place” with barrier-free “Universal Access Design” features.Clark County will donate the land to the local Habitat for Humanity chapter who will sell the house to low-income family. Quail Homes working with partners are providing no to at-cost labor and materials. This project demonstrates how community can work together to ensure a better future for all.